droolicious : felt

Mess-Free Peanut Butter & Jelly Pillow Set

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Food-allergy-proof and mess-free, this PB&J pillow set features our favorite sandwich toppings slathered over two soft, 16" tall x 15" wide "bread slices" made from eco-felt (i.e., 100% recycled plastic bottles). You can get either pillow embroidered with the kiddoes' names, too -- try doing that with the lunch you're packing this morning.

$60 per set from Diffraction Fiber.

Snow Mountain Toy Box

AmandaHill — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

I love toy boxes that can blend into the decor and not just take up a huge space in the room. This toy box, the Snow Mountain Toy Box, is a fabulous felt toy box that is both charming and useful. Click behind the fold to find out more about the box and see more pictures.

The toy box is soft and constructed from felt. Click on over to Babies' Breath Etsy Shop to check it out.

Agatha Von Vanderbeetle: Welcome Anytime in Our Backyard

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

This time of year, the only beetles I care to see are the ones sitting calmly in the toy aisle -- or, in the case of Ms. Agatha Von Vanderbeetle here, the ones batting their eyelashes at me from an Etsy store.

Agatha actually has quite the back-story, having made the journey (as an orphan, no less) from the harsh Australian wild to her present home with Etsy seller chunkychooky. No wonder, then, that she's such a rugged little critter, machine-stitched from denim, suede and various other hardy fabrics, and finished off with strongly attached (and really cute) eyes.

Learn more about Agatha's journey, and pick up a Von Vanderbeetle of your own for $28 at chunkychooky's Etsy store.

Etsy Alert: On Top of Spaghetti, All Covered with Felt

JeanneSager — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:02:00 GMT

What's better than a picture of your kid covered in spaghetti sauce to pull out when they bring home their first date? Spaghetti and sauce they can play with . . . that won't leave the teeniest drop behind.

Bug Bites promises little food for big imaginations, and their Spaghetti and Meatballs with Red Sauce has me imagining hiring a sitter so the husband and I can head out for a nice night at the local Italian joint. Or, you know, a night in with the kid, staring at each other over a plate of ecospun polyester noodles (they used to be plastic bottles!) with a swatch of red polyester on top. To each his own.

Where ever you're eating, you can guarantee your kid will be begging to leave the table and hit their play kitchen to boil up a pot of Bug Bites' thick spaghetti. The tightly woven meatballs stand up well to being smushed into a plastic pot and covered in real water - I can attest - because it's all made to be machine-washable for easy kitchen clean-up.

Tea Break With A Trio Of Cupcakes

Lisa Estall — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:03:00 GMT

For little girls who love cupcakes buy them this trio of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry treats.

They are each decorated with little jewels and come in a round gift box. Tea time will...

be a hit with these. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Price is $15 at Psycho Baby.

Retrolicious: Irresistible Birdie Mobile

Cathy Hale — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Are you guys thinking Partridge Family or is it just me? I've said it before and I'll say it again, who knew felt could be so dreamy!

This decorative Deco Mobile features four felt Storybook Birds with - get this - a Happy & Sad Cloud dangling in the center. Too cute! Each doll is hand-cut of real felt wool and hand-stiched. Dolls are lightly stuffed with hypo-allergenic polyester stuffing. This makes a wonderful gift because it's packaged in a ribbon-tied handmade bag. Shop Gifts Devine for more retro-inspired goodies for baby.

Eco-Friendly Party Find

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:02:00 GMT

Although there’s something nostalgic about cardboard party hats with stretchy straps that are just a bit too tight, it’s sad to see them end up in the trash along with pizza scraps and cake icing once the party’s over. Not with these green gems.

In addition to good looks, Green Party Goods’ hats, $5.95, are constructed of durable felt which will last for many birthdays to come. Founded to curb waste that ends up in landfills because of parties, Green Party Goods is a great resource for eco-entertaining.

Pack it Away in a Koala Pouch

Lisa Mulcahy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:28:00 GMT

Storage always tops my must have list. Sometimes it’s the big clutter that drives me crazy, like the super size play kitchen or indoor riding toys. But more often than not it’s the ton of tiny offenders, think finger puppets, plastic French fries and rouge socks. Here’s a way to corral the miscellany.

I thought I was over the industrial felt fad, but for this one I’m going to make an exception. Jennifer Gibbs’ Koala Pouch Pal, $95, could just as easily be wall art, as well as a sneaky place for stuffed animals to perch.

Forget About Rock Star, It’s Cool to Be a Cake Decorator

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:28:00 GMT

I’m not ashamed. Before drifting off to sleep at night I have a guilty pleasure, flipping through magazines while watching TV Food Network’s Ace of Cakes. Since when did cake decorating become so hardcore and architectural? I don’t think I’m the only one watching. Surely little eyes are lighting up across the country when they see the sugar coated creations unfold out of fondant and gum paste. Look out Duff and Charm City Cakes, now they have a chance to practice. No stranger to fabulous felt food, you’ve seen Twinkle Kids on Droolicious before. Now just in time for spring, their Garden Cake is here, $59. It arrives in a white bakery box tied with traditional red and white twine and comes complete with 50 felt decorations that “magically” stick to the three tier felt cake.

Hand Made: Horse Handbags Girls Can Design Themselves

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Lanvin, Chloe and Balenciaga all had their "It" bags. Let your girl make her own with this horse purse sewing kit by SparrowKids. Each kit comes with recycled felt pieces and other earth-conscious materials. They're more trend-proof and far less expensive than designer "It" bags, plus they promote creativity and give idle hands something to do.

$28, Reform School.

Little Deer Hats for the Modern Tot

chrisjordan — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:06:00 GMT

Hand made from a wool/rayon felt. Rich vibrant colors to brighten up a crisp winter day. I love the white top stitching and the acorn-like shape. Fits sizes 0-6 months.

Available at Modern Tots for $30

Hand Made: Elephant Handbag Lets You Pack a Pachyderm

Mir — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:01:00 GMT

If she's nutty about elephants, she'll want this hand-felted elephant handbag from Chasing Fireflies. An elephant topped by all kinds of pompoms? Heaven.

Of course, at $48 I'd be studying the design and then gluing my own pompoms to an old slipper or something, and I'd burn myself with the glue gun and swear a lot and end up with something hideous-looking and wonder why she's crying about it, and... okay, maybe you're better off just buying one.

Hand Made: Children's Luggage Tags

crazedparent — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:07:00 GMT

They're made for children but I'd sport one of these hand made travel tags on my luggage. Made of felt in rockin' fun designs by Panchito afelpadito (Nispero Feliz). No price available but contact Nispero if you're interested in these tags.

(via Cuteable)